Origin
Timmonsville, SC
Late night in Timmonsville on Sunday
Local time
12:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
49°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Timmonsville, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 18, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
3h 53m
Distance
192.2 mi
309 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$30
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
3h 41m
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6 AM
3h 54m
8 AM
4h 19m
10 AM
4h 3m
12 PM
4h 0m
3 PM
4h 4m
5 PM
4h 18m
8 PM
3h 46m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Timmonsville, SC
Kelly
Anderson County Airport, SC
Jimmy Liao
Trip Overview
This 192.2-mile drive from Timmonsville, SC to Anderson County Airport, SC is best tackled in a single day, taking approximately 3 hours and 53 minutes. Primarily utilizing I-20, I-26, and I-385, this route focuses on efficient highway travel. With a projected fuel cost of around $30, it's an economical option for a quick trip within the Southeast region. The drive is straightforward, making it a convenient choice for a day trip without the need for an overnight stop. You'll find this journey to be a functional way to get from point A to point B with minimal fuss.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Break Rhythm
1 planned break
A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
Midpoint
96.1 miles from Timmonsville, SC
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 52m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| I 20 | 64.8 mi | 1h 12m |
| I 26 | 54.8 mi | 1h |
| I 385 | 22.9 mi | 24m |
| Highway 418 | 9.9 mi | 14m |
| Cooley Bridge Road | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Oates Highway | 5.5 mi | 7m |
| Belton Highway | 4.7 mi | 6m |
| Highway 247 | 3.6 mi | 4m |
Longest stretch:
I 20
— 64.8 mi, about 1h 12m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Timmonsville, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC.
1
Start on East Main Street
175 ft
·
9 sec
·
East Main Street
2
Turn right onto SC 403
1.9 mi
·
3 min
·
North Brockington Street
3
Continue on SC 403
5.5 mi
·
7 min
·
Oates Highway
4
Turn right onto US 401
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Lamar Highway
5
Take the ramp
152 ft
·
6 sec
6
At end of road, turn left
0.4 mi
·
52 sec
7
Merge onto I 20
65 mi
·
1 hr 12 min
·
I 20
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Take the exit
1.7 mi
·
3 min
Exit 64B
Toward I 26 West
9
Merge onto I 26; US 76
55 mi
·
1 hr
·
I 26; US 76
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385
23 mi
·
24 min
·
I 385
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
11
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
37 sec
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
12
Turn left onto SC 418
0.4 mi
·
42 sec
·
McCarter Road
13
Continue on SC 418
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
Milacron Drive
14
Continue on SC 418
9.9 mi
·
14 min
·
Highway 418
15
Turn left onto US 25
0.1 mi
·
11 sec
·
Augusta Road
16
Turn right onto SC 247
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
Cooley Bridge Road
17
Continue on SC 247
3.6 mi
·
4 min
·
Highway 247
18
Continue on SC 247
1.3 mi
·
2 min
·
River Street
19
Turn left onto SC 20
374 ft
·
12 sec
·
North Main Street
20
Turn right onto US 76; US 178; SC 20
2.3 mi
·
3 min
·
Anderson Street
21
Continue on US 76; US 178
4.7 mi
·
6 min
·
Belton Highway
22
Continue on US 76; US 178
2.6 mi
·
3 min
·
East River Street
23
Turn left onto US 29
2.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Shockley Ferry Road
24
At end of road, turn left onto US 29
468 ft
·
10 sec
·
South Murray Avenue
25
Turn right onto SC 28
0.5 mi
·
34 sec
·
Pearman Dairy Road
26
Continue on SC 28
2.2 mi
·
2 min
·
Highway 28 Bypass
27
Turn left onto SC 24
1.0 mi
·
1 min
·
West Whitner Street
28
Continue on SC 24
0.7 mi
·
1 min
·
Highway 24
29
Turn left onto Airport Road
0.4 mi
·
59 sec
·
Airport Road
30
Continue on South Warner Road
0.4 mi
·
58 sec
·
South Warner Road
31
Turn sharp left onto Airport Road
55 ft
·
7 sec
·
Airport Road
32
Turn right
293 ft
·
21 sec
33
Arrive at destination
Trip Plan
For this 192.2-mile trip, departing in the morning is recommended to maximize daylight and allow for a comfortable 3-hour and 53-minute drive. With only one planned stop suggested, you have flexibility in when and where you choose to rest. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as the estimated cost is $30, and plan your refueling accordingly, especially before embarking on the longest stretch of 64.8 miles on I-20. This drive is well-suited for a single day, so focus on enjoying the efficient transit rather than needing to split the mileage.
Morning Departure
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.
Evening Departure
A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 96.1 miles from Timmonsville, SC, or about 1h 52m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 64.8 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 42 miles or 50m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 96.1 miles or 1h 52m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 3h 1m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Anderson County Airport, SC than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
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Open the route before leaving Timmonsville, SC so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Timmonsville, SC
This is one driving day of about 192.2 miles and 3h 53m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 42 miles from Timmonsville, SC.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 20 for about 64.8 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
96 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 42 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 96.1 miles from Timmonsville, SC, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Before the longest stretch
Fuel checkTop up before I 20 if your tank is already low. That segment runs about 64.8 miles.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 185 decision points cluster between mile 8.5 and 152.8 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
5
8.5 mi into trip
|
~13m in
|
I 20
Merge onto I 20
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
5
73.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 25m in
Take the exit toward I 26 West
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early
Exit 64B
Toward I 26 West
5
75.1 mi into trip
|
~1h 29m in
|
I 26; US 76
Merge onto I 26; US 76
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
129.9 mi into trip
|
~2h 29m in
|
I 385
Keep slight left at fork onto I 385 toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Use the slight left / straight lanes.
Exit 51
Toward I 385 North: Laurens, Greenville
5
152.8 mi into trip
|
~2h 53m in
Take the exit toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one
Toward SC 418: Fountain Inn, Pelzer
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$30.06 one way
$60.11 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
67 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.34 | $32.86 | $65.73 |
| premium | $4.70 | $35.57 | $71.14 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $42.44 | $84.87 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$30
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$55–$80
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 67.2 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $20 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 57.7 | 0 | $20.18 | $9.23 |
| Efficient EV | 48.1 | 0 | $16.82 | $7.69 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 76.9 | 0 | $26.91 | $12.30 |
Gas CO2
67 kg
EV CO2
22 kg (67% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Anderson County Airport, SC
Late night in Anderson County Airport on Sunday
Local time
12:52 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
75°F
Rock Hill, SC
96 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
36 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
3h 53m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a highway-focused experience for 83% of this 192.2-mile journey. The main arteries of I-20, I-26, and I-385 dominate the drive, offering consistent speeds and a direct path. You'll encounter your longest continuous stretch on I-20, covering 64.8 miles without needing to exit. While not a scenic tour, this route prioritizes getting you to your destination efficiently, with the road character remaining largely consistent throughout the 3-hour and 53-minute travel time.
83% highway — fuel and pacing are the main things to plan.
33 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 64.8 mi on I 20.
How Hard Is This Drive?
6/10
This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 20 and I 26. You will hit about 18 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 8.5 miles in near I 20.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 192.2 miles you will encounter 18 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 75.1 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Towns Mentioned on Route Signs
Based on OSRM destination-sign hints, not a full list of every settlement the road passes.
Between Timmonsville, SC and Anderson County Airport, SC, road signs point toward Greenville and Pelzer.
Greenville
129.9 mi in
|
~2h 29m
|
via I 385
Pelzer
152.8 mi in
|
~2h 53m
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 53m. Total distance: 192.2 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
3h 53m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (83%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 64.8 miles on I 20. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
We did not find dedicated rest areas on this route. For a drive this long, plan bathroom and stretch breaks around gas stations, fast-food stops, or small-town downtowns — check the Nearby Places section for options.
It helps. This route has a higher-than-average number of complex decision points, which get harder in the dark. If the last hour of the trip is on surface roads or mountain grades, aim to arrive at Anderson County Airport, SC before sunset when you can. Check the Trip Plan for departure windows that land you in daylight.
Only with planning. This is a long drive for kids — consider splitting it into two days rather than pushing through. Plan at least 1 meaningful breaks. Dedicated rest areas are limited, so plan gas or food stops as your bathroom breaks.
The main spots that need attention: at 8.5 miles (I 20): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 73.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 75.1 miles (I 26; US 76): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here.
Possible but tiring. At 3.9 hours each way, an in-and-out day trip would put you behind the wheel for 7.8 hours — manageable with a long break at Anderson County Airport, SC, but most travelers stay overnight.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, and EIA for fuel prices. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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